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SecureGive vs Servant Keeper

SecureGive logo

SecureGive

Religion

Secure giving platform for churches and nonprofits

From
$149/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Servant Keeper logo

Servant Keeper

Religion

Church scheduling and volunteer management software

From
$79.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: SecureGive the Basic plan at $149 per month caps transactions at 2,000 per month; Servant Keeper the Core plan at $79.99 per month is limited to 4 estimated users and the Complete plan at $159.99 to 8
  • They diverge on capability: SecureGive covers Secure Giving, Servant Keeper covers Volunteer Scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SecureGive and Servant Keeper actually diverge.

Attributes where SecureGive and Servant Keeper differ
AttributeSecureGiveServant Keeper
Starting price$149/month$79.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, Mobile
Founded20102002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Religion).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in SecureGive

  • Secure Giving
  • Mobile Access
  • Recurring Gifts
  • PCI Compliance
  • Payment Processing
  • Accounting Software
  • Reporting
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in Servant Keeper

  • Volunteer Scheduling
  • Position Management
  • Automated Reminders
  • Skill Tracking
  • Calendar Systems
  • Text Messaging
  • Mobile App
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • Email Notifications
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

SecureGive

  • Online, text and kiosk giving for churchesnot Servant Keeper
  • Managing pledges and capital campaigns for a congregationnot Servant Keeper
  • Accepting stock and cryptocurrency donations converted to dollarsnot Servant Keeper

Servant Keeper

  • Church membership and family record managementnot SecureGive
  • Recording contributions and issuing giving statementsnot SecureGive
  • Child check-in and attendance tracking for congregationsnot SecureGive

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

SecureGive

  • The Basic plan at $149 per month caps transactions at 2,000 per month
  • Basic supports online or kiosk giving only; mobile, text and check scanning require Premium at $299 per month
  • API access, the virtual terminal and the auto card updater require the Premium plan
  • Premium is limited to 5 campuses; unlimited campuses, transactions and kiosks require Enterprise
  • Non-cash giving for crypto and stock is a $99 per month add-on and Campaigns is a $49 per month add-on unless you are on Enterprise
  • Church Apps cost $200 per month bundled with giving, $300 per month standalone, plus a $500 one-time setup cost
  • Enterprise is call-for-quote with no published rate
  • Payment processing is charged on top of the subscription, described only as an effective rate that most churches see at 2% or less

Servant Keeper

  • The Core plan at $79.99 per month is limited to 4 estimated users and the Complete plan at $159.99 to 8
  • Check-in is a $199 optional add-on on the Core plan rather than an included feature
  • Core gets only the standard payment processing rate; the preferred rate requires the Complete plan
  • Onboarding on Core is self-guided, and white glove data transfer is priced on request on both plans
  • SMS text messaging on Complete is capped at 1,000 messages per month
  • Live streaming on Complete is capped at 25 hours per month of 720p HD, with 50 GB of storage
  • Email, texting, website and app features are all withheld from the Core plan
  • The 8% saving requires paying annually, at $879.89 or $1,759.89 up front

Pricing, plan by plan

SecureGive

$149/month
  • Basic$149/month
    • Online giving or kiosk giving for single campus
    • Up to 2,000 transactions monthly
    • Donations, purchases, and giving analytics
  • Premium$299/month
    • Multiple giving channels: online, mobile, text, kiosk, check scanning
    • Up to 5 campuses
    • Virtual terminal and auto card updater
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Unlimited campuses, transactions, and kiosks
    • All giving channels plus campaigns and non-cash giving
    • Custom transition planning

Servant Keeper

$79.99/month
  • Core (Monthly)$79.99/month
    • For smaller ministries
    • Track unlimited families/members
    • 4 estimated users included
  • Core (Annual)$879.89/year
    • Annual billing saves $80/year
    • $73.32/month equivalent
    • Same features as monthly Core plan
  • Complete (Monthly)$159.99/month
    • Labeled best value, for established ministries
    • 8 estimated users included
    • Included check-in
  • Complete (Annual)$1759.89/year
    • Annual billing saves $160/year
    • $146.66/month equivalent
    • Same features as monthly Complete plan

Which should you pick?

Choose SecureGive if

  • You need secure giving.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want mobile access.
SecureGive review

Choose Servant Keeper if

  • You need volunteer scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want position management.
Servant Keeper review

Questions people ask

Is SecureGive or Servant Keeper better?
Neither clearly leads. SecureGive starts at $149/month and Servant Keeper at $79.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SecureGive or Servant Keeper?
SecureGive starts at $149/month and Servant Keeper at $79.99/month.
Does SecureGive or Servant Keeper run on more platforms?
SecureGive runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Servant Keeper runs on Web, Mobile.
What is SecureGive best used for?
SecureGive is most often used for online, text and kiosk giving for churches, managing pledges and capital campaigns for a congregation, accepting stock and cryptocurrency donations converted to dollars. Of those, online, text and kiosk giving for churches and managing pledges and capital campaigns for a congregation are not what Servant Keeper is typically brought in for.
What can SecureGive do that Servant Keeper cannot?
SecureGive covers Secure Giving, Mobile Access, Recurring Gifts, PCI Compliance. Servant Keeper covers Volunteer Scheduling, Position Management, Automated Reminders, Skill Tracking. Both handle Email Notifications, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SecureGive: How much does SecureGive cost?

SecureGive charges $149/month for Basic (single campus, up to 2,000 transactions), $299/month for Premium (5 campuses with multiple channels), and custom pricing for Enterprise plans with unlimited capacity.

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Servant Keeper: How much does Servant Keeper cost?

Servant Keeper offers Core at $79.99/month or $879.89/year (8% savings), and Complete at $159.99/month or $1,759.89/year (labeled best value). An Unlimited Option is available for ministries needing expanded capacity in texting, livestreaming, website, and app features.

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SecureGive: What are the transaction fees for SecureGive?

SecureGive uses a Ministry-Minded processing rate with an effective rate of 2% or less for most churches. There are no hidden fees or long-term contracts required.

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Servant Keeper: What is included in each Servant Keeper plan?

Core includes unlimited families/members and 4 estimated users with optional check-in. Complete includes 8 estimated users, check-in, email, unlimited texting (1,000/month), website, app (50GB), and livestreaming (25 hours/month).

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SecureGive: What add-ons are available for SecureGive?

Add-on services include Non-Cash Giving at $99/month, Campaigns at $49/month, and Church Apps at $200/month or $300/month standalone plus $500 setup fee.

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Servant Keeper: Is there phone and email support included?

Yes, both Core and Complete plans include phone, email, and chat support. The Complete plan also offers preferred payment processing rates and premium onboarding with a Kick-off Call.

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